Crispy Pickle Parm Dip & Wairarapa Sauvignon Blanc

pickle parm prosciutto perfection + a freaking aweome wine pairing

Jul 16, 2026

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HOW did it take me so long to combine pickles, parm, and prosciutto?!

Not only does the combination satisfy my desire for alliteration, but when they come together in dip form, it’s a magical thing. Salty, yes. But that’s why we have wine 😉

My mouth is actually watering thinking about this dip’s intensely savoury, umami saltiness. And combined with the textural contrast of the creamy dip base and crispy toppings? IT’S A NEED. And when the wine comes in as the perfect contrast to all that savoury flavour or creamy/crispiness, it’s a whole new kind of awesome.

Can you tell I’m excited about this one? 😂

I’ve always loved pickles with Sauvignon Blanc. I truly think the two are just meant to be, so much so that I featured the pairing in this week’s episode of Snack Wines! SO if you want to learn all about why I think Sauvignon Blanc and pickles are besties (and all the deets on this Ultimate Pickle Platter that features today’s Crispy Pickle Parm Dip), make sure you check it out!

06. Snack Wines: Sauvy B (The PICKLE Wine!)

Stephanie Cameron

Jul 15

06. Snack Wines: Sauvy B (The PICKLE Wine!)

Welcome to episode 6 of SNACK WINES! My weekly series where I’m sharing the best of the best wines to pair with your favourite savoury snack foods this summer.

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PS. I send out a new episode of Snack Wines every Wednesday for all subscribers!

I’m a bit in love with this wine, and I’m so excited to share it with you: Paddy Borthwick Wairarapa Sauvignon Blanc (New Zealand). You may be familiar with Marlborough New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc, and while they are both Sauvy Bs from New Zealand, they have pretty key differences:

Wairarapa Sauvignon Blanc tends to be riper and softer. This means you’ll find more tropical fruit, less grassy herbaceousness, and high acidity (but not immediately heartburn-inducing high).

Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc is more citrus-forward and intensely green/herbaceous, with very high acidity.

I’m used to the Marlborough style, so when I took my first sip of this wine, I was straight-up blown away. It’s wonderful. The flavours are profound and diverse; the intensity of those flavours really can’t be missed, and the perfectly high yet reasonably balanced acidity made my heart very happy. AND the quality you get for the price is a bit mind-boggling! I’m pretty sure I paid less than $30 CAD for this. Which means it’s probably about $20 USD. WILD.

My local friends, I grabbed this from Highlander Wine & Spirits in Marda Loop, but you can also find it at Vine Styles in Kensington!